News Stories

On December 4th, two Hume classes made their way up to LVR Secondary School for our annual cross-school collaboration. Mrs. Keenan’s Grade 1/2 class and Mrs. Mushumanski’s Grade 3/4 class enjoyed a meaningful and engaging visit with Mr. Munby’s Senior Biology students.

Trustee Susan Chew was elected by acclamation as board chair and Trustee Julie Bremner as vice-chair at the inaugural Board of Education meeting on November 4.

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

An overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake).

Read an overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), including reports, financial information and more. The next Meeting of the Board held in Public is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

Read an overview of discussion items and major decisions of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake), including reports, financial information and more. The next Meeting of the Board held in Public is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

A total of 275 students from six schools attended the annual grade 4 and 5 track and field meet, hosted this year by Redfish Elementary.

Another successful Ice Cream Social is in the books — and what a fantastic evening it was! The Hume Elementary community came together in full force to enjoy one of our most cherished annual traditions.

There’s been music, movement, and a whole lot of joy filling the halls of Hume Elementary this spring! Each of our Kindergarten to Grade 5 classes has been participating in a series of 5–6 engaging dance sessions with talented dance instructor Carly Naka.

Hume Elementary is proud to celebrate a beautiful new addition to our school grounds — the planting of three majestic deciduous trees: a Red Oak, Sugar Maple, and Linden Tree. These trees now stand proudly adjacent to the gymnasium, bringing beauty, shade, and learning opportunities to our outdoor space for generations to come.